Art Notes: Brevard Philharmonic season starts Sunday

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Sep 21, 2012 at 4:30 AM

Brevard Philharmonic season starts SundayThe Brevard Philharmonic starts its season with David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Scott Concert Hall of the Porter Center for the Performing Arts at Brevard College.The opening concert — "Mozart and the Two Bs" — begins with the overture from Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and continues with Beethoven's energetic Symphony No. 2 in D major. At age 7, Kim began studying with famed pedagogue Dorothy DeLay in New York. He and his mother would drive eight hours from Pennsylvania to New York for lessons. After the family moved to South Carolina, they flew to New York for lessons every other Saturday, and at age 11, Kim began making the trips on his own. At age 12, he appeared with Itzhak Perlman on the television program "Prodigy" in New York.Kim earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from The Juilliard School, and in 1986 he was the only American violinist to win a prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. In 1989, he founded the Kingston Chamber Music Festival at the University of Rhode Island. He led the festival for 20 years.Tickets to Sunday's concert are $25. For more information, call 828-884-4221; visit brevardphilharmonic.org.

Little Theatre's ‘Trip to Bountiful' on stageThe Hendersonville Little Theatre's production of "The Trip to Bountiful" continues through Sunday at HLT's new home, 229 S. Washington St. The play follows Carrie Watts' journey after she escapes her son and daughter-in-law's apartment to return to her former home in the town of Bountiful. The curtain rises on "The Trip to Bountiful" tonight and Saturday evening at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students younger than 18. Buy tickets at www.hendersonvillelittle theatre.org or 828-692-1082.

Final weekend for ‘Almost, Maine' at FRPFlat Rock Playhouse presents "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani through Sunday at Playhouse Mainstage, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. A romantic comedy, "Almost, Maine" explores the mysteries of the human heart and reveals many truths about human nature.The play is composed of nine tales about the people of Almost. With each story, the audience catches a glimpse of the characters about to experience joy. Evening performances are at 8 tonight and Saturday, and matinee performances are at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $35. The Playhouse will host a special audio-described matinee performance of the show for sight-impaired patrons on Saturday. For more information, call 828-693-0731; visit flatrockplayhouse.org. Flute and Lute at Jubilee CommunityThe Grammy-nominated Celtic, Renaissance and Baroque duo Flute and Lute will appear in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall St., Asheville.Mindy Rosenfeld and Ronn McFarlane have been musical colleagues since 1979, as founding members of the Baltimore Consort. Their work as a duo is included on the Grammy-nominated "Indigo Road," "One Morning," "The Baltimore Consort Live in Concert," and "Gut, Wind and Wire." Donations will be taken at the door for the concert.For more information, call 828-545-8865; visit echocooperative.org.Jazz vocalist Clayton comes to AshevilleInternationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and educator Jay Clayton will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Asheville Music School's Performance Loft, 126 College St.In 1963, Clayton began her career performing the standards on the vibrant New York music scene. However, her innovative vocal explorations quickly lead her to prominence in the free-jazz movement and loft scene in the 1970s. Clayton was one of the first singers to record composer John Cage's vocal music, and she was a longtime member of minimalist composer Steve Reich's ensembles.She also has performed and recorded with Muhal Richard Abrams, Bobby McFerrin, Julian Priester, Stanley Cowell, Kirk Nurock, Gary Bartz and George Cables.Her book, "Sing Your Story: A Practical Guide for Learning and Teaching the Art of Jazz Singing," was published by Advance Music in 2001.Tickets are $10 for general public and $5 for AMS students and their families, ages 12 and older.For more information, visit www.jayclayton.com.

Flock to Chimney Rock for hawks Sept. 29-30The fourth annual Flock to the Rock migration birding event at Chimney Rock State Park will be Sept. 29 and 30.Flock to the Rock offers bird walks guided by local experts, workshops ranging from bird photography to hummingbirds, family nature walks and kids' activities. Flock to the Rock coincides with the annual hawk migration when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen flying over Chimney Rock on their way south. The weekend birding activities run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Wild Birds Unlimited Asheville will sell birdseed and feeders, a variety of bird houses, bird books and more. There is no additional cost with paid park admission. For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit chimneyrockpark.com.

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival Oct. 5-7The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association will host the Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival Oct. 5-7 in downtown.The annual arts, crafts and entertainment festival is expected to bring more than 5,000 visitors to the area. This year, organizers have added a new event, The Lovin' Spoonful in concert on the Slopes of Sapphire Valley Resort, on Oct. 5. Now in its fourth year, the festival reaches into three area villages — Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire. The center of activity is the Cashiers Village Green and Commons at the Cashiers Crossroads. Sapphire Valley Resort will host the festival's Big Cup Golf Tournament on Oct. 6. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the concert. Tickets can be purchased in advance at area retailers including: Midnight Farms, Victoria's Closet, Rusticks, Signal Ridge Marina, Cruise Planners/Pro Management N.C., Sapphire Valley Resort Community Center, Bear Paw Designs, Bucks, Landmark Realty Group and Cashiers Electrical Supply. General admission is $25. VIP tickets are $50 and include valet parking, a meet-and-greet with the band and complimentary wine and hors d'eouvres prior to the show. For more information, call 828-743-5858 or 828-482-2525; visit visitcashiersvalley.com.

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